One of my customers who I have a nice relationship with, lost her father a couple months ago, a man in his 80's. In conversation three weeks ago, she mentioned the family is cleaning out his house and having a tag sale. She casually mentioned also that there was an old drumset in the attic. What?!
My antennae immediately went up, as most of you would understand.
I have an appointment to meet her at the house Monday morning to see the drums. I'm bringing cash with me. She has no idea what they are, but she said the heads were broken-as expected-and dad hadn't played them in years.
When I asked her when he bought them, she figured the 1940's-50's. I think he was a hobby player, maybe the occasional gig.
So, I'll let you all know what I find Monday night. I'm bringing my camera to take photos. I'm hoping against hope that it's a Radio King set, but regardless, if they're nice and restorable, they're coming home with me. The cymbals are there too. Maybe vintage Zildjians. Maybe K's!
I'm getting my hopes up too much. We'll see what they are. They could be Japanese stencils for all I know. That's not a bad thing either.
